Our beloved Richard W. Carlson of Bolingbrook, Illinois has passed away after a long struggle with ALS.

He is survived by his estranged wife Michelle Carlson, his beloved children Erik Carlson, Richard Carlson, and Nickolas (Kourtney) Carlson, loving grandchildren Ryker Carlson, Ryleigh Carlson, and Kayce Carlson, adored mother Dianne M. Carlson (nee Anderson), and beloved siblings Lisa Carlson (Lisa Ventanni), Ann Sengelman, Heather Salathe, and Ronald Carlson.

He is preceded in death by his father Roy H. Carlson.

Richard loved all his family and friends. He especially loved riding his Harley with his club brothers American Lawmen.

A special thank you to an amazing group of friends who took him in and cared for him like family: Paul and Janine, Camden and Morganne, Sharon (Nana), Karl who gave him the wheels to get out in his wheelchair, and Tisha and Frank.

Richard also had a very special person in his life, Kat Fisher, that we would like to extend a special thank you to.

The BHS and DGHS alumni were always there for him, as well.

Richard was an amazing man and was an inspiration to many. He demonstrated incredible strength, even in the hardest of times he would smile and joke around. He will always be known for that smile of his and his charismatic personality. His personality was larger than life and everyone who met Rich loved him dearly.

A visitation for Richard will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 2 - 6 PM at McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home.

Arrangements entrusted to McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home.